Astwood Smiles: Ed James unveils tree to mark tenth birthday

Astwood Smiles Nursery and Pre School opened their doors in 2014 following a full renovation of former pub and Astwood Bank landmark The Coach House. 

Passionate about the local community, Astwood Smiles planted an oak tree in Overdale Park at 11am on Saturday (November 2) to commemorate 10 years of service to the community. 

Olivia Waters with Ed James (Image: Astwood Smiles) Olivia Waters, Astwood Smiles Nursery Director, said: "We are so proud to be celebrating 10 years of Astwood Smiles. Our official anniversary was celebrate during the summer with a week of nursery activities and celebrations, but we wanted to give something back to our local community who we feel so lucky to be part of. 

"We chose an oak tree as oak stands for wisdom, strength, longevity, honour and protection. Following help and advice from our friends at Astwood in Bloom, the best time to plant an oak tree is November so we invited family and friends of the nursery and wider community to join us in planting our tree. 

"We even had a local celebrity joining us as a surprise." 

The nursery planted an oak tree to mark 10 years of service (Image: Astwood Smiles) The tree planting at the weekend was a huge success with staff, the children, friends and family being joined by Heart Radio presenter Ed James who unveiled the tree. 

Overdale Park is visited regularly by the children at Astwood Smiles and is often used as an extension of their own outdoor space including taking the children on nature walks and visits to the neighbouring allotments. 

Children will now be able to visit the Astwood Smiles tree to watch it forever grow over time. 

For more information about Astwood Smiles visit https://astwoodsmiles.co.uk/